My utmost gratitude to the late Mike Thomson for his wonderful guidance and support in helping me learn one of my favourite piano pieces of Russ Conway's. I was very fortunate to become acquainted with Mike shortly before he very sadly passed away. Travelling down to London to see Mike, with a gettogether of tremendous Conway appreciators, where I was brought to the fore to attempt to play Side Saddle on Mike's Steinway grand. Thereafter, Mike helped me with technique and brought me forward. It was a true honour to meet you Mike and I hope that this tribute to you is alright and that it brings back some memories to its listeners! Here's to Mike, and Russ!